• Permanent, full-time
• $94,590 - $105,706pa plus super and RDO

About us

Located at the geographical centre of Victoria, within one hour's drive from Ballarat or Bendigo, and just two hours from Melbourne sits Central Goldfields Shire Council. Maryborough is the major business centre surrounded by seven townships that feature iconic heritage architecture. Agricultural industries spread across the municipality, and there are several major manufacturing, infrastructure, freight, printing and food production companies that call us home.

We are a dynamic organisation with a visionary and engaging executive, that look put value into what we do for our community, residents and business.

Our values

• Community and Customer Focussed
• Collaborative and Inclusive
• Challenge the Status Quo

About the role

As a key member of Council's Statutory Planning team, the Coordinator of Statutory Planning will be responsible for leading the Planning Department on a day-to-day basis and well as collaborating with a number of areas, both within Council and externally.

The role will include the assessment of more complex planning applications as well as providing guidance to other planners and staff within the team and Council. Strong knowledge of the Planning Framework, understanding of Local Government functions and a desire and skills to lead a small staff group will be key to the role to ensure an efficient and effective planning service.

What we offer you

We are open to discussing the possibility of flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and flexible start and finishing times that work for both you and the organisation. You are welcome to discuss these opportunities at interview.

We offer a great salary, excellent growth opportunities and the ability to really influence the future of our council and its surrounds. If this sounds like you, be part of an innovative and committed council and apply today!

For enquiries please contact Rebecca Stockfeld, General Manager Infrastructure Assets & Planning, on (03) 5461 0602

Interviews will be conducted on Thursday 18 February 2021

Applications close on Monday 1 February 2021 at 8am